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CS 800H Operations Manual
power amplifier
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Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. C CA AU UT TI IO ON N: : Risk of electrical shock — DO NOT OPEN! C CA AU UT TI IO ON N: : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No
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I IM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T S SA AF FE ET TY Y I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S W WA AR RN NI IN NG G: : When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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E EN NG GL LI IS SH H ® ® C CS S 8 80 00 0H H P Po ow we er r A Am mp pl li if fi ie er r D De es sc cr ri ip pt ti io on n Congratulations on your purchase of the CS 800H power amplifier from Peavey—designed for years of reliable, flawless operation under rigorous use. This amplifier offers the sonic superiority and unsurpassed reliability for which Peavey is famous, while remaining surprisingly compact. Advanced technology and extensive protection circuitry allow operation with greater effic
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O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g P Pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s Make sure the mains voltage is correct and is the same as that printed on the rear of the amplifier. Damage caused by connecting the amplifier to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty. See the Connecting Power section for more information on voltage requirements. N No ot te e: : A Al lw wa ay ys s t tu ur rn n o of ff f a an nd d d di is sc co on nn ne ec ct t t th he e a am mp pl li if fi ie er r f fr ro om m m
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C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g I In np pu ut ts s Input connections are made via the 3-pin XLR (pin 2+) or 6.3 mm plug “Combi” connectors on the rear panel of the amplifier. The inputs are actively balanced. Pinout and polarity of connection cables should be configured correctly (refer to the rear panel of the unit). The input overload point is high enough to accept the maximum output level of virtually any signal source. C Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g O Ou ut tp pu ut ts s All models have tw
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2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 F Fr ro on nt t P Pa an ne el l A AC C P Po ow we er r S Sw wi it tc ch h/ /C Ci ir rc cu ui it t B Br re ea ak ke er r ( (1 1) ) The CS 800H amplifier has a combination AC switch/circuit breaker on the front panel. If the switch shuts off during normal use, push it back to the ON position once. If it will not stay on, the amplifier needs servicing. I In np pu ut t A At tt te en nu ua at to or rs s ( (2 2) ) Whenever possible, set the attenuators fully clockwise to mainta
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A Ac ct ti iv ve e L LE ED D ( (7 7) ) The ACTIVE LED indicates that its channel’s output relay is closed and the channel is operational. In Bridge Mode, the Channel B LED goes off. A Ai ir r I In nt ta ak ke e V Ve en nt t ( (8 8) ) Cool air enters the amplifier here and exhausts through the rear vents. Any restriction or blockage could cause excessive operation temperatures and the unit could shut down. R Re ea ar r P Pa an ne el l 16 15 14 13 12 17 18 10 11 9 17 18 19 20 19 21 A Ai ir r
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C Cr ro os ss so ov ve er r A Ad dj ju us st tm me en nt t K Kn no ob b ( (1 13 3) ) The CS 800H is equipped with two independent‚ two-way crossovers adjustable from 40 Hz to 300 Hz. These crossover frequencies are appropriate for use with a subwoofer system. The output of these crossovers is selected by the Amp Function switch and connected to the corresponding amplifier channel. Frequencies above the knob setting will be connected to the corresponding channel when the Amp Function switch is
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The CS 800H incorporates several circuits to protect both itself and loudspeakers under virtually any P Pr ro ot te ec ct ti io on n F Fe ea at tu ur re es s situation. Peavey has attempted to make the amplifier as foolproof as possible by making it immune to short and open circuits, mismatched loads, DC voltage, and overheating. If a channel goes into the Distortion Detection or DDT gain reduction mode, the speaker load remains connected, but clipping percentage or output power are instantly r
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™ ™ R Ra am mp pU Up p S Si ig gn na al l C Co on nt tr ro ol l ™ Whenever amplifier powers up or comes out of a protect mode, the RampUp circuit activates. While ™ the speakers are disconnected, the RampUp circuit fully attenuates the signal. After the output relay ™ closes, the signal slowly and gradually raises up to its set level. The RampUp Signal Control circuit has some important advantages over the conventional instant-on circuits: If a signal is present during power-up (or when coming
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C CS S 8 80 00 0H H B Bl lo oc ck k D Di ia ag gr ra am m 12 CS 800H Block Diagram Ch-A Hi Pass / Full Range HI PASS Output Ch-A Ch-A Amp Low Cut Function Ch-A Switch Switch Crossover Adjust Ch-A Ch-A 2 Output Power + Ch-A Amplifier Amplifier Relay 3 Input - 1 Attenuator Protection Ch-A 400 Watts 2 Ch-A 1 4 Output DDT HI PASS Input LFC RampUp Ch-A Low Cut Adjust Ch-A LO PASS Low Pass Output Ch-A LEDs Mode Switch Ch-B Hi Pass / Full Range HI PASS Output Ch-B Ch-B Amp Low Cut Function Ch-B Swit
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G Gl lo os ss sa ar ry y o of f T Te er rm ms s (Used in Setup Instructions) S St te er re eo o: : Music with two separate channels‚ usually a left and right channel. M Mo on no o: : Music with only one channel. C Cr ro os ss so ov ve er r: : An electronic device that separates high and low frequencies and sends them to different outputs. The separate signals are usually sent to a high out and a low out. B Bi i- -a am mp p: : The separation of high and low frequencies with a crossover‚ us
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S SE ET TU UP P I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S S St te er re eo o O Op pe er ra at ti io on n 1. Set A AM MP P M MO OD DE E switch t 1 o S ST TE ER RE EO O. 2. Set the A and B channel A AM MP P F FU UN NC CT TI IO ON N switches and to F FU UL LL L R RA AN NG GE E. 2 3 3. Connect the Left and Right program signal to the A and B channel inputs: and . 4 5 4. Connect the A and B channel speaker outputs 7 and t 8 o the loudspeake
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9 5 2 3 4 7 1 8 6 10 11 B Bi i- -A Am mp p O Op pe er ra at ti io on n (sub woofer & mid/high enclosure) A AM MP P M MO OD DE E S ST TE ER RE EO O 1. Set switch t 1 o . 2. Set the A channel A AM MP P F FU UN NC CT TI IO ON N switch t 2 o L LO OW W P PA AS SS S. 3. Turn on the A channel L LO OW W C CU UT T S SW WT TI IC CH H . 3 4. Set channel A L LO OW W C CU UT T frequency adjustment knob t 4 o match the low frequency cut-off or the -3 dB down poin
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® ® CS 800H S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S Rated output power (120 VAC, 60 Hz): Hum and noise: Protection: Bridge mode, mono: Stereo mode, both channels driven Clipping, short-circuit, thermal 4 Ohms: 800 W @ 1 kHz, <0.1% below rated output power, overload, DC, turn-on burst, THD 4 Ohms, incorrect loads 8 Ohms: 650 W @ 1 kHz, <0.1% >100 dB (30 kHz BW, unweighted) Connectors: THD Slew rate: Combination XLR and 1/4" Stereo mode, both channels ® Stereo mode, each channel (6.3 mm) phon
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D DE EU UT TS SC CH H C CS S 8 80 00 0H H V Ve er rs st tä är rk ke er r B Be es sc ch hr re ei ib bu un ng g Wir beglückwünschen Sie dazu, dass Sie sich für den CS 800H Verstärker von Peavey entschieden haben – er wurde für jahrelangen zuverlässigen und störungsfreien Einsatz unter harten Bedingungen entwickelt. Dieser Verstärker zeichnet sich durch die überragende Schallleistung und die einzigartige Zuverlässigkeit aus, für die Peavey bekannt ist. Gleichzeitig ist er überraschend kompakt. Fo
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K Kü üh hl la an nf fo or rd de er ru un ng ge en n Der CS 800H Verstärker arbeitet mit einem Fremdkühlsystem, das eine niedrige gleichmäßige Betriebstemperatur gewährleistet. Luft wird durch die Ventilatoren auf der Vorderseite in den Verstärker eingesaugt, läuft durch die Kühlrippen der tunnelartigen Kanalkühlkörper und wird durch die seitlichen und rückseitigen Schlitze wieder abgegeben. Wird einer der Kühlkörper zu heiß, öffnet seine Sensorschaltung das Ausgangsrelais, wodurch die Last von d
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WIRE GA UGE CHAR T Cable Length Stranded Wire Gauge Power Loss into Power Loss into Power Loss into (In Feet) (AWG) 8 Ohms (%) 4 Ohms (%) 2 Ohms (%) 5 18 .79 1.58 3.16 16 .50 1.00 2.00 14 .31 .62 1.24 12 .20 .40 .80 10 .125 .25 .50 10 18 1.58 3.16 6.32 16 1.00 2.00 4.00 14 .62 1.25 2.50 12 .40 .80 1.60 10 .25 .50 1.00 40 18 8.00 12.60 25.20 . 16 4.00 8.00 1.60 14 2.50 5.00 10.00 12 1.60 3.20 6.40 10 1.00 2.00 4.00 8 .625 1.25 2.50 80 16 8.00 16.00 32.00 14 5.00 10.00 20.00 12 3.20 6.40 12.80 10
